In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, Gbajabiamila described the traditional ruler as an embodiment of peace, unity, and an encyclopedia on tradition.
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This was sequel to an unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Leke Abejide (ADC-Kogi) at plenary on Thursday.
The former Lagos State Governor said this at the Lagos House on Sunday as he reunited with his political associates and proteges
The Speaker, who said the National Assembly was committed to the timely passage of the Appropriation Bill as it did in the last two years, noted that the next two to three months will be for the strictest scrutiny of the budget estimates and emphasized that lawmakers would hold government agencies accountable for the previously appropriated funds.
This followed the adoption of a motion on matter of urgent national importance, tagged: “Incessant Abuse and Disregard of the 2021 Appropriation Act, by Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) of Government.”
He said the House would do all within its powers to support the expansion of infrastructure and the transformation of road transport unions to become truly professional bodies in line with global practices.
This is the first time that a Yoruba son would be conferred with such a title.
They joined APC ahead of the November 6, 2021 governorship election in Anambra.
This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Ibrahim Adekunle Isiaka(APC-Ogun) at the plenary session presided over by the Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila.
The Speaker said in its attempt to review the revenue allocation in the country, which was last done almost 30 years ago, the commission should ensure that all stakeholders were carried along and that all necessary things are done so that the final report could not be faulted.
Gbajabiamila stated that the NYSC lied about its consequent denial of the advice if the Scheme indeed inserted the worrisome sections in its official pamphlet to corpers.
The Speaker’s aides, under the umbrella of Gbaja Professionals Volunteer Network, carried out the gesture as part of efforts to imbibe their principal’s habit of giving back to society.
Gbajabiamila described the late Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, as a committed and patriotic Nigerian who gave her best to the country.
The Speaker expressed happiness that Senator Tinubu, who is the wife of the APC national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is celebrating her 61st birthday in good health.
President Buhari recently sought the approval of the National Assembly to borrow $4,054,476,863 billion and €710 million, on the grounds of “emerging needs.”
Gbajabiamila said the efforts of the House would also put in place mechanisms for holding the institutions of state accountable
Gbajabiamila spoke as a member elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chisom Dike, defected.
Gbajabiamila said this on Thursday in Abuja at plenary, saying that his speech at Wednesday’s resumption of the house was misquoted by some media organisations.
Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Reps, read the letter from President Buhari dated August 26.
YOV, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Omoladun Orolugbagbe, said the speaker was part of the conspiracy that brought Nigeria to its knees, disclosing that Gbajabiamila had always been a sell out with no history of commitment to the ideals of the common people in Nigeria.